Emergency Department RN
Danville, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

Location: Danville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN to backfill a position in a 31-bed Emergency Room with 2 triage rooms. The unit serves all age groups and includes behavioral health and acute patients. The role involves rotating weekends as needed, with no call requirements.

Work Schedule

• 36 hours per week guaranteed
• Rotating weekends/as needed
• No call requirements

Unit & Patient Information

• Emergency Department with 31 beds (7 beds for behavioral health/acute patients)
• Patient ratio typically 1:4, with exceptions during high volume or special circumstances
• Electronic Health Records primarily MedHost (ED) and Meditech (for admit holds and behavioral health patients)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 5 years of Emergency Department nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications required prior to start:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • Handle with Care (available on-site)
• Must consent to random drug screening and complete a criminal questionnaire/consent form

Skills & Experience

• Strong Emergency Department experience required
• Professional, positive, compassionate, and team-oriented personality preferred
• Float to other units as needed

Orientation

• Bi-weekly orientation sessions on Tuesdays

Additional Information

• Scrub color is traveler’s choice
• Facility is a 250-bed academic community hospital with advanced certifications including Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center
• Located in a small town with access to parks, trails, and cultural amenities

Note: Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for travel status.